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Waterville man denies charge related to homemade explosive

by associated press April 23, 2022April 24, 2022

Xavier Pelkey is accused of having homemade explosive devices intended for use in an attack on a mosque.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Suspect found dead after shooting 4, causing panic in D.C.

by MICHAEL BALSAMO and CAROLE FELDMAN Associated Press April 23, 2022

Friday’s shooting spree by a man believed to have fired from a ‘sniper-type setup’ led to lockdowns at several schools.

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Arts organization to hold open auditions in Rangeley

April 23, 2022April 16, 2022

The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to produce a live theater event, “Don’t Drink the Water” by Woody Allen, in August. Auditions are scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The performance dates are Aug. 19, 20 and 21. Auditions are open to everyone […]

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Maine soon could hire its first 5 public defenders

by Emily Allen April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

A legislative committee recommended Friday that the state spend about $1.24 million in surplus budget funds on a mobile team that could be dispatched to underserved areas of the state.

Maine, Nation & World, Uncategorized

Brunswick surfer found unconscious off Cape Cod beach dies

by Associated Press April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

Martin Mackey, 48, who was pulled out of the waters off Cape Cod has been pronounced dead.

Maine, Uncategorized

Maine lawmakers to vote on bills awaiting funding

by Randy Billings April 21, 2022April 22, 2022

The more than 200 bills that were approved by the Legislature would cost more than $1.6 billion to implement.

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Old South First Congregational Church to sell Holman House

by Pam Harnden April 21, 2022April 23, 2022

Proceeds of the sale will be used for the betterment of the community.

Maine, Uncategorized

Read-a-thon to be held in Farmington for mobile kids’ library

by Kay Neufeld April 21, 2022April 25, 2022

The fundraiser will directly support Backroad Books – a mobile library Twice Sold Tales owner Amber Stone is building to bring a library and free children’s books to the rural areas of Franklin County with “book deserts.”